Politics: Good/Bad

GOOD WEEK

The state economy. Tax collections are already up more than $100 million year-to-date, and the state's economists and accountants estimate the state will see an extra $60 million before fiscal year's end and nearly $100 million more in the coming year.

BAD WEEK

House leaders. Not known for flights of fancy, state bean counters proposed current-year revenue estimates be upped by $60 million. Normally, this would be accepted pro forma, with much rejoicing, by the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. But Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and his six JLBC senators vetoed the move. House leaders said they were ambushed by the Senate move and that it was political, not fiscal, maneuvering.

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Politics: Good/Bad

The state economy. Tax collections are already up more than $100 million year-to-date, and the state's economists and accountants estimate the state will see an extra $60 million before fiscal year's